Meaning of the word "manage to" in English

What does "manage to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

manage to

US /ˈmænɪdʒ tuː/
UK /ˈmænɪdʒ tuː/

Phrase

to succeed in doing something, especially something difficult

Example:
Despite the heavy traffic, I managed to get to the airport on time.
How did you manage to finish all that work so quickly?